Removal |
1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable. |
2. |
Remove the wheel and tire.
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3. |
Loosen the rear lower arm bolt (A,B), rear shock absorber bolt (C) and stabilizer link bolt (D) and then remove the rear lower arm.
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4. |
Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the rear stabilizer bar.
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5. |
Loosen the bolts (A,B) and then remove the rear assist arm.
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6. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (A) from the rear upper arm.
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7. |
Loosen the bolt from the upper arm.
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8. |
Loosen the upper arm bolt and then remove the upper arm.
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9. |
Remove the parking brake cable pin (A).
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10. |
Rotates the nut (A) in the counterclockwise direction and then remove the parking cable.
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11. |
Loosen the parking brake cable nuts (A) and trailing arm nuts (B).
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12. |
Remove the rear axle. (Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "Rear Hub - Carrier") |
13. |
Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) and trailing arm bolts (B) and then remove the trailing arm.
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14. |
Remove the rear muffler. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Mulffler") |
15. |
Loosen the bolts and nuts and then remove the rear cross member.
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16. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
17. |
Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment") |
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Ball joint puller
09568-34000
Remove the ball joint
Puller
09495-33000
Used for remo ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Cowl Side Trim Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pie ...